Ruskin Lodge
Residential care home · St Helens
Swinburne Road, Dentons Green, St Helens, WA10 6AW
Run by Pilkington Retirement Services Limited
- GoodCQC · Jun 2025
- 8.0Our score
- Beds23
- Type of careResidential
- Phone017 442 0010
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 24 June 2025
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Ruskin Lodge
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-113711494
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Ruskin Lodge
People over 60 can use Ruskin Lodge for planned respite stays, with the purpose-built centre giving families and carers time to rest while residents receive temporary support. The service also welcomes beneficiaries and members of the wider community, alongside its wider welfare and community programme for retired Pilkington employees and their families.
An assessment is carried out before a stay to establish whether the appropriate care can be provided. Ruskin Lodge therefore suits people needing temporary accommodation rather than a permanent move, whether for a planned break or additional support. The organisation also delivers dementia support through an Admiral Nurse programme and runs social activities that help older people maintain connection. A purpose-built respite care centre for people over 60 is the service’s clearest practical focus.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with St Helens
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RosebankSt. Helens | 0.2 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Greenfields Care HomeSt Helens | 0.3 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Stocks Hall Care Home - St HelensSt Helens | 0.3 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Thomas House (St Helens) LimitedSt Helens | 0.9 miles | Good | 7.4 | |
| The Waterside Care HomeSt. Helens | 0.9 miles |
What stands out
What stands out
- Purpose-built respite centre
- Admiral Nurse dementia support
Ask about
- An assessment is carried out before a stay to confirm that suitable care can be provided.
Suits: People over 60 needing a planned respite stay
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
Swinburne Road, Dentons Green, St Helens, WA10 6AW
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Questions families ask
Do they provide respite care for people over 60?
Yes. They provide personalised respite care at Ruskin Lodge for beneficiaries and community members aged over 60.
Is an assessment needed before booking respite care?
Yes. An assessment is carried out before booking to ensure the appropriate care can be provided.
What facilities are included in the bedrooms?
Each of the 19 bedrooms has its own bathroom, television and telephone.
Do they provide dementia support?
Yes. They provide dementia support through their Admiral Nurse programme, alongside respite care and community support services.
How much does Ruskin Lodge cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Ruskin Lodge for its weekly fee. As a guide, St. Helens council paid on average £808 a week for a residential care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £982 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.